125th Anniversary Celebration

The Shrine is celebrating its 125th Anniversary this year. On the weekend of August 13th, 14th & 15th, the Shrine will have its official Celebration. On Friday, the 13th, the 125th Anniversary Gala will be held in the Visitor Center. Tickets are $50.00 and may be purchased in advance by calling the Shrine Gift Shop at 518-853-3033 Ext. 236. On Saturday, the 14th, there will be a Candlelight Vespers Service in the Coliseum beginning with a procession at 7:30 followed by Vespers sung by the New York Catholic Chorale and then on Sunday, the 15th, the 125th Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at 2pm. Bishop Howard Hubbard will be the presider. Fr. David Ciancimino, Provincial of the New York Province of the Society of Jesus will be the homilist and concelebrant.

And to wrap up the Anniversary weekend, the Shrine will present a concert in the Coliseum shortly after the Anniversary Mass. This Anniversary concert will feature Jenna Poling with Shawn Beebie, Paul Whitney and the Voices of the Shrine giving thanks to the Shrine.